The Evolution Group

About The Evolution Group

The Evolution Group Incorporated is an outpatient addiction treatment and counseling center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving adolescents, adults, and families seeking recovery from substance use and behavioral addictions. The practice offers individual, couples and family therapy in a warm, holistic environment. Their approach integrates mental, emotional, relational, physical and spiritual wellness to support lasting recovery.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs

Clients begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify substance use, behavioral addictions, trauma or co-occurring mental health concerns. From there, the clinical team tailors treatment through individual therapy, couples counseling or family sessions based on each person’s unique needs.

The clinical team uses evidence-based modalities, including CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, and RTM, to address trauma, relapse prevention and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. The Evolution Group also specializes in process addictions like gambling, sex and pornography addiction.

Key Details About The Evolution Group

Who they serve: Adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ clients, Native American communities and Spanish-speaking individuals
Payment options: Private pay, sliding fee scales and potential Medicaid or state-funded coverage
Setting: Private therapy offices and shared community spaces designed for safety and reflection

Edited by: Maygen Brockway

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
If your life has been negatively impacted by substance use disorder, a drug rehab in New Mexico can help. In a drug treatment program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis treatment in New Mexico addresses both your mental health and your recovery needs. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
Substance Abuse Program
The Evolution Group’s Substance Abuse Program offers outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug addiction in Albuquerque, combining individual counseling and group therapy to support adults through recovery.
Sex & Porn Addiction Program
This program at The Evolution Group treats compulsive sexual behavior and pornography addiction through outpatient counseling, addressing the specific needs of clients struggling with sexual compulsivity in New Mexico.
Integrity Recovery Program
A structured outpatient track for individuals managing sexual addiction and compulsive behaviors, the Integrity Recovery Program includes assessment, individualized planning, group and individual therapy, and accountability measures.
Compulsive Gambling Treatment
The Evolution Group’s gambling treatment services address problem gambling through outpatient counseling, helping Albuquerque-area clients manage compulsive behaviors alongside co-occurring substance use concerns.
DWI Evaluations and Treatment
The Evolution Group conducts DWI evaluations and treatment for court-involved clients in Albuquerque, pairing assessment services with counseling to address underlying substance use issues tied to impaired driving.
DWI Education
This program provides required DWI education for clients navigating legal or court mandates, delivered through The Evolution Group’s outpatient counseling framework in downtown Albuquerque.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
The Evolution Group delivers outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults in downtown Albuquerque, combining counseling and group therapy without requiring residential stay, allowing clients to maintain daily responsibilities.
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Aftercare Support
Weekly recovery groups at The Evolution Group provide continued support for clients maintaining sobriety after initial treatment, reinforcing accountability and connection through ongoing group-based programming in Albuquerque.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Family therapy in New Mexico is generally led by a professional who facilitates family members sharing about their experiences and emotions. Family members learn how to play a positive role in supporting your recovery. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.
Individual Therapy
Overcoming substance use is easier if you’re not alone. During individual therapy in New Mexico, you’ll have a professional ally who will help you see things in a new way. Some of the topics covered in individual therapy include developing healthy coping skills, addressing past events that may have played a part in substance use, and building a support network.
Group Therapy
Weekly group sessions at The Evolution Group support ongoing recovery for clients working through alcohol, drug, sex and porn, or gambling addictions, incorporating 12-step-oriented group formats into structured outpatient care.
Trauma Therapy
In New Mexico, trauma-informed therapy allows you to be honest about what has happened to you in the past and understand how substance use may be a response to that. From there, you can create better coping strategies. Both inpatient treatment and outpatient care can include trauma-informed therapy, which helps you create a feeling of safety, access peer support, embrace the validity of your feelings, and create healthy coping skills.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
If you’re struggling with substance use in New Mexico, you may not realize how connected your thoughts and actions are. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help increase your awareness. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and CBT may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients identify distorted thinking, replace it with rational thinking, and change their responses accordingly.
Individual Counseling
The Evolution Group provides one-on-one counseling for adults facing substance abuse, sex and pornography addiction, or compulsive gambling, supporting personalized treatment planning within its Albuquerque outpatient setting.
Family Counseling
The Evolution Group offers family counseling alongside individual and group services, helping loved ones of clients in Albuquerque address the impact of substance abuse and addictive behaviors on the household.
12-Step Facilitation
The Evolution Group encourages participation in 12-step recovery programs, integrating peer-based principles into its outpatient counseling and group therapy services for adults in downtown Albuquerque.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing